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UPJ 502

1980 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,397 mi
Last recorded84,397 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1980 Morris Minor42,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPJ 502
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 84,397 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,371 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 84,371 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 82,899 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 82,833 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,407 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 81,886 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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UPJ 502 is a 1980 Morris Minor in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 42,466 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morris Minor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UPJ 502, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 46 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPJ 502 registered?

UPJ 502 is a 1980 Morris Minor, first registered on 2 June 1980.

Is UPJ 502 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPJ 502 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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